Insights

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Health Equity & Social Justice

The Health Divide: Can tiny homes help address the housing needs of the transgender community?

By James Causey

In Memphis, Tennessee, a nonprofit is addressing the transgender homelessness problem one tiny home at a time.

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Children & Families

Nevada’s domestic violence survivors face barriers at every step, and very real pain

By Camalot Todd

A journalist reflects on reporting on domestic violence in Nevada, which ranks fourth in the nation for its rate of domestic violence, with an estimated 44% of women in the state experiencing such violence in their lifetime.

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Mental Health & Trauma

The Health Divide: Black kidney patients bumped up waitlist, same-sex couples may get IVF coverage

By Amber Dance

Also this week: The alarming suicide rate among young Black men in rural regions of the country.

Mental Health & Trauma

Series will examine state and community efforts to address the youth mental health crisis in California

By George B. Sánchez-Tello

A new reporting project will investigate youth mental health in California through a three-part series for Capital & Main that examines state programs, community initiatives and youth-led peer support.

Healthcare Systems & Policy

Here’s how I tried to make the niche topic of health care access in mining towns accessible to a broader audience

By Megan Messerly

A reporter reflects on her deep dive into the way health care in mining communities can be disrupted by the industry’s booms and busts, creating ripple effects that make it harder for people to access health care.

Community & Public Health

The Health Divide: Should juveniles ever be sent to an adult prison?

By James Causey

A tragic incident involving a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy raises difficult questions about trying juveniles as adults.

Children & Families

What I learned listening to domestic violence survivors about the trauma of family separation

By ChrisAnna Mink

A journalist and pediatrician gains a new appreciation for the complicated and difficult choices facing California mothers entangled in violent relationships.

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Community Engagement

Reporting Strategies

Washington, D.C.’s Black infant mortality crisis is not getting the attention it deserves

By Candace Y.A. Montague

A reporter investigates the high Black infant mortality rate in Washington, D.C., highlighting community voices and the need for action.

Reporting Strategies

Dozens of injured patients die from preventable blood loss each day. Here’s how we uncovered this health crisis

By Lauren Caruba

A reporter attends a medical lecture on a slow news day and discovers a big story.

Children & Families

Healthcare Systems & Policy

The Health Divide: These state policies pose health risks for pregnant women, trans individuals

By Amber Dance

Louisiana's abortion ban affects maternal care, leading to delays and unnecessary cesarean sections, disproportionately impacting Black and low-income women.

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Insights

The Health Divide: Can tiny homes help address the housing needs of the transgender community?

Nevada’s domestic violence survivors face barriers at every step, and very real pain

The Health Divide: Black kidney patients bumped up waitlist, same-sex couples may get IVF coverage

Series will examine state and community efforts to address the youth mental health crisis in California

Here’s how I tried to make the niche topic of health care access in mining towns accessible to a broader audience

The Health Divide: Should juveniles ever be sent to an adult prison?

What I learned listening to domestic violence survivors about the trauma of family separation

Washington, D.C.’s Black infant mortality crisis is not getting the attention it deserves

Dozens of injured patients die from preventable blood loss each day. Here’s how we uncovered this health crisis

The Health Divide: These state policies pose health risks for pregnant women, trans individuals